TEF & TCF Canada result date estimator
Pick your exam and test date. You’ll get an estimated results window, the date your result reaches 2 years and your earliest retake.
How it works
TEF Canada results come within about 2 weeks, according to Le français des affaires, though some centres quote up to 6 weeks. TCF Canada results usually take about 2 weeks for computer sessions and about 4 for paper sessions at AF Toronto. These are estimates and vary by centre. More in how long results take and how to send them to IRCC.
The estimator also counts 2 years from your test date, because IRCC needs results under 2 years old when you complete your profile and when you submit your PR application. See how validity works or test a submission date in the validity checker.
The earliest retake is 20 days after your test, the minimum gap Le français des affaires and TCF centres state. Results can arrive after that date, so read the retake rules before you decide on a second seat.
- ✓ Estimated results window
- ✓ TCF computer and paper timing
- ✓ 2-year validity date
- ✓ Earliest retake date
Common questions
Le français des affaires says within about 2 weeks. Some centres quote longer: AF Vancouver says 3 to 4 weeks, and AF Calgary says within 6 weeks. Ask your centre when you book.
AF Toronto quotes about 2 weeks for computer sessions and 4 weeks for paper sessions. Concordia warns of up to 6 weeks between July 20 and September 10, and AF Edmonton flags August and December as exceptions to its usual timing.
You can book a seat at least 20 days after your last attempt, whether or not your result has arrived. Fees are usually non-refundable, so weigh that first.
Plan as if it does. We count the 2 years from your test date, the safe reading of IRCC’s rule that results must be under 2 years old.